Meet our Counselors

Allergic
Cabin Counselor
From: St. Louis, MO

Allergic has her black belt in the arts of rolling up sleeping bags! She loves camp because it's a place where she gets to explore, be herself, and she can't wait to help you grow into what you want to be.

Oslo
Cabin Counselor
From: Mexico City, Mexico

A fun fact about Oslo is that when she was a kid, an ostrich caught onto her T-shirt and she has been wrangling ostriches ever since! She can't wait to have an incredible summer with everyone.

Kowalski
Cabin Counselor
From: St. Louis, MO

Kowalski has actually been to the Olympics for competitive Yo-yoing! His favorite thing about camp is the people and the overnight.

Buoy
Raptors Unit Director
From: Melbourne, Australia

Did you know that Buoy owns 6 kangaroos, 5 wombats, and 3 quakka's? She loves being able to help the kids and counselors build genuine connections and lasting friendships!

Lalo
Cabin Counselor
From: Mexico

Lalo was a professional soccer player when he was 15! He can't wait to learn and teach new things to the kids!

Bestie
Cabin Counselor
From: Garden City, MO

Bestie has actually been coming to Camp Lakewood for over 11 years now! Her favorite thing about camp is getting to be herself without judgment, and she can't wait to help the campers come out of their shell.

Pitchfork
Cabin Counselor
From: Wales, United Kingdom

A fun fact about Pitchfork is that she can ride a unicycle. She can't wait to challenge herself this summer and make new memories!

Survivor
Cabin Counselor
From: St. Louis, MO

Survivor is actually a one man band - she can play 6 different instruments! She loves camp because of all of the friendships she gets to make.

Lingo Lingo
Cabin Counselor
From: Brazil

A fun fact about Lingo Lingo is that he physically can't stop smiling, he's just always so happy! He can't wait to share his kindness with everyone and learn more about everything camp has to offer.

Maps
Cabin Counselor
From: Bolivia

Did you know that Maps is actually a walking star? He has a constellation of moles on his neck! He loves the nature of Camp Lakewood and the adventure that every day brings.

Kiwi
East Camp UD
From: Gray Summit, MO

Kiwi has hiked Mt. Dome from Lord of the Rings in New Zealand, and she's most excited to dress up for the crazy campfire!

Spoon
Cabin Counselor
From: Mexico

A fun fact about Spoon is that she can curl her eyelashes with a spoon! She loves the energy at Camp Lakewood, and she's looking forward to being able to learn, experience, and give her all this summer.

Cheez-It
Cabin Counselor
From: St. Louis, MO

Cheez-It plays competitive volleyball, and she loves how camp is like a family and her home away from home. She is looking forward to trying new things and having a blast!

Razz
East Camp Unit Director
From: St. Louis, MO

Did you know that Razz is related to Jimmy Kimmel? She loves camp because you are able to be your true authentic self!

Gaia
CIT Counselor
From: Mexico

Gaia can fit 12 grapes in her mouth and look like a chipmunk! She loves that we are all a camp family, and you will never be alone here. She is looking forward to making new friends and learning new things!

Hazel
Cabin Counselor
From: Mexico

Hazel can touch his nose with his tongue! He loves the energy that surrounds camp and he can't wait to have so much fun doing all of the activities that are planned for the campers.

Gliese
Cabin Counselor
From: Brazil

Gliese loves trying new things at camp, and is super excited for the kids to teach her about friendship, honesty, happiness, and helping to improve as a person.

Stix
Cabin Counselor
From: St. Louis, MO

Stix once threw a bottle in a lake, and a month later, she received a letter from a girl who found it. They've been pen pals ever since! She's excited to get to know each and every camper and learn more about their personalities and interests.

Wolfie
Cabin Counselor
From: Essex, England

Did you know that Wolfie is actually besties with Queen Elizabeth? Wolfie is looking forward to the memories that will be made and the people she will meet. Camp is a place where you can truly be yourself and let out your inner child!

Pork Chop
Senior Program Coordinator
From: St. Louis, MO

Pork Chop has taught grades 3-12 and now trains teachers around St. Louis. She is so excited to see campers try new things!

Paint
Cabin Counselor
From: Cadet, MO

A fun fact about Paint is that she is allergic to her last name! She loves that she can be herself here at camp, and hopes to teach the campers that, too.

Bolton
Explorers Unit Director
From: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Bolton knows every word to ever One Direction song ever written. She loves that you can be your favorite self at camp, and she is looking forward to making memories and friends, new and old alike.

Lumi
Behavioral Specialist
From: Shrewsbury, England

Lumi won America's Got Talent by cooking nachos! He loves that you can be the real you, and is looking forward to changing lives this summer.

Gerber
Explorers Unit Director
From: St. Louis, MO

Gerber is actually related to Mark Twain! He loves camp because of the people and all of the amazing times he gets to have here.

Lemon
Cabin Counselor
From: St. Louis, MO

Lemon is a pro golfer. She started her golfing career in high school and now plays alongside Tiger Woods! She loves the bonds that are made at camp and can't wait to see all of the campers thrive this summer.

Party
Program Specialist
From: London, England

Party is soon to be a published author! He can't wait to learn new skills and give you all the best summer ever!

Reis
Cabin Counselor
From: Turkey

In his spare time, Reis is actually a standup comedian! He can't wait to help teach the kids lots of different activities this summer.

Bell
Cabin Counselor
From: Dominican Republic

Once, Bell went missing in a mall for over an hour and was later found buying a lifetime supply of ice cream! She loves doing the campfires and helping the kids have the best summer ever. 

Apollo
Assistant Camp Director
From: Shifnal, England

Apollo holds the record for most chicken nuggets eaten on nugget day: 76! He says that camp is truly a special place where children and adults can find themselves, and that is a magical thing.

Rodeo
Cabin Counselor
From: Shrewsbury, England

A fun fact about Rodeo is that he played professional soccer as a teenager! He loves making new friends and having new experiences at camp.

Professor
Cabin Counselor
From: Turkey

A fun fact about Professor is that he can speak like a lion whenever he wants! He is excited to explore nature and learn while having fun.

Special K
Cabin Counselor
From: Ballwin, MO

Special K loves Peach Fanta. He appreciates the other counselors, and the relationships he creates with everyone at camp.

Calu
Cabin Counselor
From: Mexico

Cali loves to cook desserts, and she loves that at camp, she can be herself without a problem.

Little Parrot
Cabin Counselor
From: Brazil

A fun fact about LP is that when he sneezes, he sneezes for a minute straight. He loves the staff at camp, the views and the activities. He is excited to see the camp energy with all of the campers here, and can't wait to have so much fun!

Stitch
Cabin Counselor
From: St. Louis, MO

Stitch is a huge dog enthusiast, and she loves the community at camp built between campers and staff each week.

Jinx
Cabin Counselor
From: Coppell, TX

Jinx can say all of the U.S. presidents in order! She is excited for meeting, teaching, and learning from the campers

Wasabi
Assistant Program Director

Tick Tock
Leadership Unit Director
From: North Wales

Did you know Tick Tock can talk to squirrels? She is super excited to meet all the campers and give them all their best summer ever.

Chakana
Behavior Specialist
From: Bogota, Columbia

Chakana is our leading camp music specialist, she has memorized over 1000 songs! She is so excited to see everyone be themselves this summer and achieve major goals,

Pelos
Cabin Counselor
From: Mexico

Pelos once won an auction for getting his hair braided for an entire week! He's looking forward to all the friendships he's going to make this summer

In 404’s free time, he likes to go mountain biking. He loves the genuine connections campers and counselors can form, and the camp environment that encourages you to be yourself. He wanted to be a counselor to facilitate that environment.

Hat
Cabin Counselor
From: Columbia

Hat is a professional milk drinker. This is why she has never broken any bones! She loves everyone that she meets at camp because they're all so kind and cool

Kandy
Cabin Counselor
From: Los Angeles

Kandy is a pro aunty. She has 2 nieces and 3 nephews that she loves to do dance parties with. She loves all the friends she's made so far and can't wait to make even more this summer.

Dory
Camp Counselor
From: Dominican Republic

Dory is a pro survivalist after getting lost in the woods for five hours having to survive off the land. She loves camp because of the friendships she gets to make and the activities she gets to show all the kids.

Smiley
Camp Counselor
From: Mexico

Fun fact about Smiley: she's a world champion taco eater and has taken home six golf medals for taco assembling. She loves how kind and caring everyone at camp is to each other.

Tarnished
Cabin Counselor
From: St. Louis

Tarnished can actually juggle 3 chainsaws at once! He loves the people he gets to meet at camp and all the activities he gets to do with the kids.

Pending
Cabin Counselor
From: Tennessee

Did you know Pending is a big sister? She loves her 3 younger siblings so much. She's looking forward to all the memories she's going to make this summer and all the campers she gets to meet.

Pantry
Cabin Counselor
From: St. Louis

Fun fact about Pantry is that he's in the Guinness World Records for being only two feet tall! What he loves most about camp is the atmosphere that the campers bring.

Survivor
Cabin Counselor
From: St. Louis

Survivor is actually a one man band - she can play 6 different instruments! She loves camp because of all the friendships she gets to make.

Wasabi
Senior Program Director
From: Steelville, MO

Wasabi's idol is Dolly Parton, and she loves the people most about camp!

Pork Chop
Senior Program Coordinator
From: St. Louis

Pork Chop has taught grades 3-12 and now trains teachers around St. Louis. She is so excited to see campers try new things!